Neilly Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Alan power man of the match again today he has been brilliant since he has been brought in to play great signing for the club everything he does is so simple but effective for the team strong in the tackle and fast becoming first name on the team sheet it’s amazing for a man we thought was one of the ones going in January 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbk Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 His last few performances for us really makes you wonder what was going on behind the scenes with our previous management team but thank f+++ whatever it was cause we have now got Steve Clarke who can only make the players better . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFAANW Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 LM clearly had issues with a number of players. Karleigh Osborne being unfit was code for he's s**te and I don't rate him. Miles Addison injured was code for he f**ked up against Aberdeen so I'm getting rid. He fell out with with Stephen O'Donnell and claimed Power was unfit, which was clearly a load of s**te and again had fallen out with him. It's no coincidence that the midfield was crying out to be changed for a while, he didn't do it then Power comes in v Thistle and we win. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historyman Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 O'Donnell and Broadfoot are also looking like different players under Clarke, their recent performances are like night and day compared to how they were playing under McCullouch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullitt Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 While I appreciate the transformation under Clarke, let's not forget it all started at Thistle. The team shape and personnel were changed that day by Paul McDonald. He brought Power and Broadfoot in from the abyss and Clarke has continued to select the side that's performing on the park. It seems clear now that the only people who didn't see the ability of both in the club were our previous management team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi2 Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 No question that Power looks an outstanding player-another immense performance from him today. What a partnership him and Taylor have formed in the centre of the park. Also agreed about the transformation in Broadfoot and O'Donnell-both look totally different players. It really is astonishing the difference a manager can make. While Thistle was obviously a turning point in personnel and shape, and absolutely well done and credit to Paul McDonald btw, |I wonder if we will look back on that insane 5 minutes at Ibrox as the real moment that our season came alive-to go from looking down and out at 2-0 if the pen goes in to the way we got the draw must have given all the players a massive shot of confidence. Not only do we now look really well organised and hard to break down but they are all playing for each other and putting so much effort in.Such a deserved second goal today-would have been a travesty if Hearts had got anything out of that game, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilly Posted November 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 It’s great to see the difference in our players before it was I can’t wait to January now I can’t wait till the next game and remember we have good players out injured so they will be like new signings it’s great it’s all good at our great club things can only go on from here 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4mmy31 Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Jedi2 said: No question that Power looks an outstanding player-another immense performance from him today. What a partnership him and Taylor have formed in the centre of the park. Also agreed about the transformation in Broadfoot and O'Donnell-both look totally different players. It really is astonishing the difference a manager can make. While Thistle was obviously a turning point in personnel and shape, and absolutely well done and credit to Paul McDonald btw, |I wonder if we will look back on that insane 5 minutes at Ibrox as the real moment that our season came alive-to go from looking down and out at 2-0 if the pen goes in to the way we got the draw must have given all the players a massive shot of confidence. Not only do we now look really well organised and hard to break down but they are all playing for each other and putting so much effort in.Such a deserved second goal today-would have been a travesty if Hearts had got anything out of that game, IMO, Power, Broadfoot & O'Donnell didn't play much last season down south, as well as fitness issues, it's probably taken them a bit of time to adjust to playing week in week out again and come to terms with the Scottish game tbf. Edited November 5, 2017 by C4mmy31 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippie66 Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 Are you joking??? Power was instrumental in Lincoln City’s FA cup run last season...no injuries..which ended in defeat v Arsenal...AND incidentally , this year they’ve gone out in the first round proper... wonder if they’re questioning their decision to only offer a year.?..it’s down to Clarke coming in... looking at the caliber of players he’s got and knowing how he can get the best from them.... and getting it!!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fankle Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 He's been excellent. Also as mentioned above what a revelation Taylor moving into the middle has been. We've got a settled hinge at last! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 He's on a great run of form, breaks up play so well. Clarke's well organised system probably makes his job easier but he's playing his role to perfection at the minute. What Power is currently doing is the job generally expected of Gary Dicker. When Dicker moved into defence last season we saw how good he is on the ball, you don't get to see that so much when you're playing the disruptive role in midfield. I'm really looking forward to seeing what happens if Clarke decides to play Dicker in midfield alongside Power, Power playing the Dicker role should allow him to dictate play a bit more, could be exciting to see with the younger guys driving forward. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Souleycouley93 Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 In what I have seen since Clark has come in I’d say Power is a better footballer than Dicker , I think Dicker is retreating to a centre half position because he has good positional awareness . His passing isn’t as good as power . Also Power is willing to take the ball in tight spaces and give it short and take it back . Like a Paul Scholes simple then long . Without comparing him to anything near Scholes ability . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 I thought that Power had loads of chances to shoot yesterday, but opted for a pass out wide. More than happy with this. Long range efforts don't often go in, so it is nice to see some intelligent possession play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug2930 Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 14 hours ago, Bullitt said: While I appreciate the transformation under Clarke, let's not forget it all started at Thistle. The team shape and personnel were changed that day by Paul McDonald. He brought Power and Broadfoot in from the abyss and Clarke has continued to select the side that's performing on the park. It seems clear now that the only people who didn't see the ability of both in the club were our previous management team. Said the same thing to my mate today. In addition he also moved Taylor to centre mid, brought in Findlay at left back and played Jones off Boyd rather than as a winger. All very insightful changes as it turned out. However I remember thinking it was a helluva gamble when we got to Firhill that day !! So fair play to Paul McDonald - he knew exactly what he was doing. The fact that Steve Clarke has stuck with virtually the same team endorses that. Just shows the coaching capability we have within the Club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesper Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 3 hours ago, Fletch said: He's on a great run of form, breaks up play so well. Clarke's well organised system probably makes his job easier but he's playing his role to perfection at the minute. What Power is currently doing is the job generally expected of Gary Dicker. When Dicker moved into defence last season we saw how good he is on the ball, you don't get to see that so much when you're playing the disruptive role in midfield. I'm really looking forward to seeing what happens if Clarke decides to play Dicker in midfield alongside Power, Power playing the Dicker role should allow him to dictate play a bit more, could be exciting to see with the younger guys driving forward. It's coming to the point of who is he going to drop when Kiltie/Dicker come back? Who would have thought that was going to be a dilemma 6 games ago?! Long may it continue! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRonFaeTheQueenVic Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 I think we should all be a bit relaxed about Kiltie's return. Young boy coming off the back of 2 shocking injuries. It wouldn't surprise me if it's the start of next season before he's a regular effective first team starter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpetree Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 Agreed - he shouldn't be rushed back again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4mmy31 Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 3 hours ago, jesper said: It's coming to the point of who is he going to drop when Kiltie/Dicker come back? Who would have thought that was going to be a dilemma 6 games ago?! Long may it continue! Maybe the question should be, Are Kiltie or Dicker better than what we currently have? At present I'd say Power is better than Dicker, Kiltie & Jones are probably 50/50 in the #10 role. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calummoore86 Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 3 minutes ago, C4mmy31 said: At present I'd say Power is better than Dicker That's a bold statement. I think Burke is the most likely to lose his place once Dicker is fit. Taylor will move to left wing, Dicker and Power in the middle, McKenzie on the right. Once Kiltie is fit we're faced with a more difficult decision of where to put both him and JJ. But hey it's a good problem to have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi2 Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 (edited) Reckon Dicker and Power will compliment each others style very effectively. If Dicker can recapture the form he showed last season, we should have one of the best centre mids in the League, based on Power's performances over the last few games. A bold statement but considering where we were around a month ago midfield wise, it is quite a choice to have. Taylor left and McKenzie right will also give us strength in the middle. Incredibly, the side is pretty much picking itself at the moment. As said once Kiltie is fit the choice between him and JJ is a great one to have. If we can add a prolific fast goalscorer in front of them in January things are shaping up nicely. Just have to hope that we don't suffer any injuries to the current starting XI. Edited November 6, 2017 by Jedi2 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFCSteve Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Calummoore86 said: That's a bold statement. I think Burke is the most likely to lose his place once Dicker is fit. Taylor will move to left wing, Dicker and Power in the middle, McKenzie on the right. Once Kiltie is fit we're faced with a more difficult decision of where to put both him and JJ. But hey it's a good problem to have. Need to remember Findlay is only here til January, most likely Taylor back to LB then I'd go with Jones, Power, Dicker and McKenzie with Kiltie in no 10 role. That would be my preference once everyone's fit again 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangodog Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 14 minutes ago, KFCSteve said: Need to remember Findlay is only here til January, most likely Taylor back to LB then I'd go with Jones, Power, Dicker and McKenzie with Kiltie in no 10 role. That would be my preference once everyone's fit again It is possible that we could extend the loan if Newcastle agree, or bring in somebody else to keep Greg Taylor in midfield. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Souleycouley93 Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 potentially the best squad we have had in a while if all fit . I hope Kiltie can produce his past performances . I feel Jones is more dangerous inside now and Kiltie would need to play on left . McKenzie is good on right of a four . Him and Odonnell must be fittest players in league . Taylor Dicker Power Wilson Thomas Burke Frizzell Hawkshaw Smith All fighting to feature . Brophy will be out on loan i think . Would make sense get him 10 goals in championship at Falkirk or Morton see if he has any desire to make it . I’d loan out Graham and McKay . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinger Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 Our midfield organisation is fantastic now and we always seem to have players in close proximity enabling short swift passing to take place. Previously there was huge gaps and no outlet for players in possession to release the ball accurately. Its all about coaching. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4mmy31 Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 Watching Power yesterday, and indeed the last 4 matches, he is constantly looking around himself, he only needs to take a few paces to find himself time & space. He's very comfortable on the ball and as highlighted on Sportscene last night can ping a 50yrd pass Eremenko-esque. The one to O'Donnell second half was pinpoint accuracy. To me that's the sign of quality and we have a seriously good player on our hands. The only question for me is..... Why the hell has he spent the last 7/8yrs playing non league football for Rushton & Diamonds & Lincoln City? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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